ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Derbyshire
ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Springfield Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 637 | 86% | ← ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsleigh Infant School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Elmsleigh Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| Belmont Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| ClubsComplete @ Belmont Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Baytree Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Belmont Services Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
Questions about ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School
What is ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 8 October 2024.
Is ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School last inspected?
ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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